Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

William Adolph Rockel

Male 1894 - 1960  (65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Adolph Rockel was born 11 Dec 1894, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Gustave G. Rockel and Caroline Kreutzweiser); died 1960; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Military: WW1
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44695
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer, Print Shop
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    William married Emma W. Smolinski 20 Aug 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Gottleib Smolinski and Wilhelmine Labuhn) was born 17 Dec 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1982; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gustave G. Rockel was born 23 Apr 1865, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Andreas "Andrew" Rockel and Catherine Rooke); died 27 Jun 1915, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44692
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Gustave married Caroline Kreutzweiser 24 Apr 1892, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Michael Kreutzweiser and Katharina "Catherine" "Katie" Kunz) was born 29 Feb 1864, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1958, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Caroline Kreutzweiser was born 29 Feb 1864, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Kreutzweiser and Katharina "Catherine" "Katie" Kunz); died 29 Jan 1958, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Caroline Rockel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44693
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Irene Rockel was born Sep 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Arina Linda Rockel was born 18 Sep 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. William Adolph Rockel was born 11 Dec 1894, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Edward Carl Rockel was born 20 Jul 1897, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1913, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Oscar J. Rockel was born 27 Sep 1899, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Delphine Rockel was born Jun 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Andreas "Andrew" RockelAndreas "Andrew" Rockel was born 24 Nov 1830, Burkhards, , Hessen, Germany (son of Heinrich Rockel and Johanna Sophia); died 17 Jul 1912, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191482704
    • Name: Andrew Rockel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152405P
    • Birth: 24 Nov 1831
    • Immigration: 1856
    • Naturalization: 1860
    • Immigration: 1861, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Joiner
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Elected Office: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Builder
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Undertaker
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    The funeral of the late Mr. Rockel was held on Saturday afternoon from the late residence on Erb street where services were held and thence to Mount Hope cemetery for interment. There was a large attendance of sorrowing friends and relatives of the deceased while members of the Harmonie Singing Society of which he was a member attended in a body.

    Chronicle Telegraph [Waterloo], July 25, 1912

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    Obituary of his brother

    N.Y., Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 1883 Obituaries


    Brooklyn, E.D., Sept. 30, 1883
    All the relatives and friends,....
    The sad news, that our beloved husband and father
    Philipp Rockel
    Passed away in the the age of 57 years, 3 months and 16 days, on Sept. 30. 1883, at evening 6:30 p.m., after a short illness peacefully to the Lord.
    The funeral takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 3., at afternoon 1 p.m. starting from the house of mourning, No. 76 Throop Ave.
    The sorrowing bereaved
    Elisabetha Rockel, nee Reinhardt, spouse
    Children
    Heinrich Rockel,
    Michael Rockel
    Lina Rockel
    Siblings
    Martha Heid,
    Sophia Koch,
    Anna Lange,
    Elisa Hetterich
    Regina Zoll
    Andreas Rockel
    With brothers and sisters-in-law

    Andreas married Catherine Rooke 1856. Catherine was born 17 Nov 1836, , Germany; died 1 Dec 1906, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine Rooke was born 17 Nov 1836, , Germany; died 1 Dec 1906, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191482739
    • Name: Catherine Rockel
    • Name: Katharina Rooke
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152406
    • Immigration: 1847, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; undertaker

    Notes:

    ANOTHER AGED RESIDENT GONE

    Death of Mrs. Andrew Rockel Occurred Sunday after a Lingering Illness


    Another of Waterloo's aged residents passed away on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock in the person of Catherine Rockel, wife of Mr. Andrew Rockel, at the advanced age of 70 years and 14 days. Deceased had been ill for the past two years, being confined to her bed for a good portion of that time. The late Mrs. Rockel was born in Germany on Nov. 17, 1836. When 11 years of age she came to Canada, coming direct to Waterloo. She was married to Mr. Andrew Rockel in 1856. Thirteen children blessed the union, ten of whom survive, namely: Henry, Charles, Gustave, Adolph and Andrew, and five daughters, Sophia (Mrs. Schwartzwelder), Waterloo; Regina (Mrs. Brasseler), Toronto; Teckla (Mrs. Bardon), Berlin; and Linda and Catherine at home. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the late residence, west of Waterloo, where services were conducted by Rev. H. Petschke, of Heidelberg. The interment took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

    The Chronicle-Telegraph 6 Dec 1906 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Sophia Elisa Rockel was born 21 Oct 1856, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1919; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henrietta Rockel was born CALC 29 Nov 1857, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Heinrich J. "Henry" Rockel was born 18 Sep 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1932; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Carl N. "Charles" Rockel was born 11 Feb 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Regina Amalia Rockel was born 1863, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Christopher Rockel was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 2. Gustave G. Rockel was born 23 Apr 1865, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1915, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Adolph J. Rockel was born 17 Mar 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Melinda "Linda" Rockel was born 8 Jan 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Theckla A. "Teckla" Rockel was born 21 Mar 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Andrew William Rockel was born 17 Mar 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1922, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Catherine Rockel was born 8 Apr 1879, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1942, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Michael Kreutzweiser was born 12 Apr 1830, Grossherzogthum, Baden, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany (son of Kreizweiser); died 3 Mar 1910, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161761569
    • Name: Michael Kreitzweiser
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-11486
    • Immigration: 1852
    • Occupation: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

    Notes:

    Notice to Creditors

    THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL KREUTZWEISER, DECEASED.


    Notice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 129. R.S.O. 1897, and amending acts, that all creditors and others having claims against the estate of Michael Kreutzweiser. late of the village of Bridgeport, in the County of Waterloo, and Province of Ontario. gentleman, deceased, who died on or about the fourth day of May, 1910, are required on or before the twentieth day of August, 1910, to deliver send by post prepaid to Philip Kreuzweiser, Linwood, Ont., one of the executors of the will of the said deceased. their names in full, with their addresses and descriptions, full particulars of their claims, if any, held by them, and that after the said twentieth day of August 1910, the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the parties entitled thereto. having regard only to claims of which they shall then have received notice, and will not liable for the said assets to any person of whose claim they shall not have received notice.

    Dated 21st July, 1910.

    PHILIP KREUTZWEISER,
    HENRY KREUTZWEISER,
    Executors.

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    Died At Bridgeport, on Wednesday, May 4th, 1910, at 2 o'clock, p.m., Michael Kreutzwieser Aged 80 Years and 22 Days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Saturday, May 7th, at 2 o'clock, p.m., with interment at Bridgeport Cemetery, followed by service at the Lutheran Church. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Michael married Katharina "Catherine" "Katie" Kunz 12 May 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katharina (daughter of Kunz, daughter of Jacob Kuntz and Margaret Heltz) was born CALC 10 Nov 1836, , Germany; died 1 Apr 1890, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Apr 1890, Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Katharina "Catherine" "Katie" Kunz was born CALC 10 Nov 1836, , Germany (daughter of Kunz, daughter of Jacob Kuntz and Margaret Heltz); died 1 Apr 1890, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Apr 1890, Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142806347
    • Name: Catharine Kuntz
    • Name: Katharina "Catherine" "Katie" Kreutzweiser
    • Name: Minnie Kuntz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-11508
    • Residence: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    Notes:

    There is no death! What seems so is transition; This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the life elysian Whose portal we call Death. In Loving Remembrance of Catharine Kreutwiser Died April 1, 1890 Aged 53 years A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled, The boon His love had given; And though the body moulders here, The soul is safe in Heaven.

    Funeral Card

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    Died: At Bridgeport, on Tuesday, April 1st, 1890, Catherine Kuntz Beloved wife of Michael Kreutwieser, aged 53 years, 4 months and 22 days. The Funeral will take place on Friday, April 4th, at 1 o'clock, p.m., from her late residence to the Catholic Cemetery in Berlin. Bridgeport, April 1st, 1890.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Susanna Rosina Kreutzweiser was born 1 Mar 1857, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 11 Oct 1857, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elisabeth "Elise" Kreitzweiser was born CALC 21 Feb 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1898, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Kreutzweiser was born 18 Jul 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1952.
    4. Jacob Kreutzweiser was born 18 Jun 1861, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1951; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    5. William Kreitzweiser was born 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 3. Caroline Kreutzweiser was born 29 Feb 1864, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1958, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry "Harry" Kreutzweiser was born 29 Jan 1866, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1914.
    8. Mary Kreitzweiser was born 9 Jan 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1902; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Philip Kreutzweiser was born 9 Sep 1868, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1945, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Heinrich Rockel was born CA 1800; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156814

    Heinrich — Johanna Sophia. Johanna was born CA 1800; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Johanna Sophia was born CA 1800; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Johanna Sophia Rockel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75845

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth "Elisa" Rockel was born 29 May 1823, Burkhards, , Hessen, Germany; died 3 Aug 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Andreas "Andrew" Rockel was born 24 Nov 1830, Burkhards, , Hessen, Germany; died 17 Jul 1912, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Kreizweiser
    Children:
    1. John Kreizweiser was born Abt 1827, of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 6. Michael Kreutzweiser was born 12 Apr 1830, Grossherzogthum, Baden, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 3 Mar 1910, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 14.  Kunz
    Children:
    1. Susanna Kunz was born Abt 1827, of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Katharina "Catherine" "Katie" Kunz was born CALC 10 Nov 1836, , Germany; died 1 Apr 1890, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Apr 1890, Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.